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RB Leipzig secured their first league win in six matches against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday evening, thanks to a late goal from Nkunku and assists from Olmo. The result lifted the champions back into the top four and gave them a much-needed boost after a difficult start to the season. The match was played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where both teams had been struggling recently. RB Leipzig had lost two of their last three matches, while Borussia Dortmund had won just one of their last five. In the first half, RB Leipzig dominated possession but failed to create many clear-cut chances. They were controlled by Dortmund, who had a few good opportunities to score, including a close-range header from Kai Havertz that was saved by goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller. However, it wasn't until the second half that RB Leipzig found their rhythm. In the 62nd minute, Nkunku broke through the Dortmund defense and scored his third goal of the season. The striker finished off a counterattack after receiving a pass from Olmo, who had been lurking in the box. Olmo's assist came in the 75th minute when he delivered a low cross from the left side of the box, which was met by Nkunku in the penalty area. The German forward calmly tapped the ball into the net to give RB Leipzig a lead they would not relinquish. Despite being down 1-0, Dortmund continued to press hard in the final stages of the game. However, RB Leipzig's defensive solidity proved too strong, and they held onto their advantage until the final whistle. The victory over Borussia Dortmund was a morale-booster for RB Leipzig, who had been struggling to find consistency throughout the season. With this win, they moved up to seventh place in the Bundesliga table, which is a significant improvement from their previous position of 14th. For Nkunku, his hat-trick was his best performance since returning to RB Leipzig in August. He has now scored 10 goals in 13 appearances this season, which is a solid return on investment for the club. Overall, RB Leipzig showed resilience and determination in their pursuit of a positive result against a tough opponent. The win will undoubtedly provide a lift to the team's confidence heading into their next fixture, which is a crucial match against Hoffenheim on Thursday night. |
